Aug. 19, 2020 - San Mateo County Supervisors Proclaim Local Emergency As Crews Battle Wildfires near Loma Mar, South Coast areas

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today proclaimed a local emergency as lightning-sparked fires forced evacuations and burned through dense vegetation near Loma Mar and South Coast areas.

Aug. 18, 2020 - EDD Fraud Ring Uncovered; COVID-19 Testing Dates, COVID-19 Case Count: Update on County Response to COVID-19

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

Aug. 13, 2020 - Neighbor Campaign Targets Isolation; Enhanced Access for Remote Learning; COVID-19 Centers of Excellence Named, COVID-19 Case Count: Update on County Response to COVID-19

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

Aug. 12, 2020 - San Mateo County Partnership Brings Wireless Connectivity to K-12 Students in Need

The County of San Mateo today announced a new and innovative partnership with local school districts that will bring high-speed internet access to thousands of students in rural communities and low-income households.

Aug. 11, 2020 - Update on County Response to COVID-19

Aug. 11, 2020Redwood City – The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. The County of San Mateo’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains open to coordinate countywide response and communications in response to the situation. The EOC’s Joint Information Center will provide status reports every Tuesday and Thursday until further notice. Today’s report:

Aug. 6, 2020-Health Officer Message, Board's Actions Addressing COVID-19; Update on County Response to COVID-19

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

July 28, 2020 - Test Sites, Case Counts: Update on County Response to COVID-19

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

July 23, 2020 - Red Cross Offers Virtual Support, County Manager Media Briefing, Testing Locations, and Current COVID-19 Case Count

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

July 21, 2020 - Supervisors Provide $2 Million to Launch Child Care Relief Fund; Update on County Response to COVID-19

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

July 16, 2020 - Health Order Allowing Long-Term Care Facility Visits; Business Resources; Current COVID-19 Case Count: Update on County Response to COVID-19

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

July 15, 2020 - New San Mateo County Health Order Allows Outdoor & Compassionate Care Visits in Long-Term Care Facilities

San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow has issued a new order, allowing limited outdoor visits and necessary indoor visits at long-term care facilities. The directive enables facilities to allow outdoor visits, according to certain preconditions and with safety measures in place, by family members, friends, and those making legal decisions on behalf of residents of nursing homes and other congregate care facilities. The order also provides for indoor visitation for compassionate care, for urgent health, legal, or other issues, including end of life.

July 14, 2020 - State Announces Rollback; Great Plates Program Extended; Current COVID-19 Case Count: Update on County Response to COVID-19

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.